In this article the author reviews research evidence on the prevalence of mental disorders in
lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals (LGBs) and shows, using meta-analyses, that LGBs have …

Background and Purpose—This American Heart Association (AHA) scientific statement
provides a comprehensive overview of current evidence on the burden cardiovascular …

A growing body of research shows that social networks and identities have a profound
impact on mental and physical health. With such mounting evidence of the importance of …

In this article the author reviews research evidence on the prevalence of mental disorders in
lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals (LGBs) and shows, using meta-analyses, that LGBs have …

It is widely assumed that experiences of awe transform the meaning of daily stresses. Across
six studies we tested whether and how the experience of awe is associated with reduced …

This text deals with the same kinds of problems addressed by self-help books and self-
realization programs: anxiety, frustration, loneliness, depression, self-control. However, it …

Racism is a stressor that contributes to racial/ethnic disparities in mental and physical health
and to variations in these outcomes within racial and ethnic minority groups. The aim of this …

Stigma is a risk factor for mental health problems, but few studies have considered how
stigma leads to psychological distress. The present research examined whether specific …

This paper describes 2 studies that evaluated a new instrument, the Perceived Ethnic
Discrimination Questionnaire‐Community Version (PEDQ‐CV). The PEDQ‐CV can be used …

In the field of social sciences, there has been a renewed interest in studying prejudice and
discrimination as stressors and assessing their impact on various health outcomes. This …